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Cream of Wheat vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cream of Wheat and Beef sticks

  • Cream of Wheat is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Folate, yet Beef sticks are richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Beef sticks is 104% higher.
  • Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
3
:
7
Beef sticks
Beef sticks
Contains more Iron +45.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains more Potassium +1185%
Contains more Zinc +1323.5%
Contains more Copper +202.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 68
Cream of Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Beef sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 128% 15% 78% 23% 200% 66% 44% 12% 0%
Contains more Iron +45.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains more Potassium +1185%
Contains more Zinc +1323.5%
Contains more Copper +202.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 68

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
6
:
5
Beef sticks
Beef sticks
Contains more Vitamin A +209.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
Beef sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 23% 36% 101% 86% 20% 48% 0% 126% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +209.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
2
:
3
Beef sticks
Beef sticks
Contains more Carbs +142.2%
Contains more Water +341.9%
Contains more Protein +1068.5%
Contains more Fats +20566.7%
Contains more Other +900%
Cream of Wheat
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Beef sticks
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
Contains more Carbs +142.2%
Contains more Water +341.9%
Contains more Protein +1068.5%
Contains more Fats +20566.7%
Contains more Other +900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat
1
:
2
Beef sticks
Beef sticks
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61930.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3198.5%
Cream of Wheat
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Beef sticks
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61930.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3198.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cream of Wheat Beef sticks
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Beef sticks Opinion
Net carbs 12.48g 5.4g Cream of Wheat
Protein 1.84g 21.5g Beef sticks
Fats 0.24g 49.6g Beef sticks
Carbs 13.08g 5.4g Cream of Wheat
Calories 62kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Sugar 0.07g Beef sticks
Fiber 0.6g Cream of Wheat
Calcium 64mg 68mg Beef sticks
Iron 4.96mg 3.4mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 6mg 21mg Beef sticks
Phosphorus 18mg 180mg Beef sticks
Potassium 20mg 257mg Beef sticks
Sodium 102mg 1531mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.17mg 2.42mg Beef sticks
Copper 0.043mg 0.13mg Beef sticks
Manganese 0mg 0.086mg Beef sticks
Selenium 3.5µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 773IU 250IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 232µg 13µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.141mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.436mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 4.54mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.328mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.205mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 62µg 0µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B12 0µg 1µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cream of Wheat
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.058mg 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 0.139mg 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 0.047mg 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.034mg 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.089mg 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.042mg 0.53mg Beef sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 133mg Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.038g 20.8g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 20.47g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 4.42g Beef sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Beef sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Cream of Wheat
38%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1429mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.762g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/nutrients
  2. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.